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Slander is spoken untruth about someone; libel is untruth in print.

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The term for spoken lies about a person is "slander." Slander refers to making false spoken statements that harm someone's reputation.

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Spoken lies about a person?

Slander


What is the term for written lies about a person?

The term for written lies about a person is "libel." Libel refers to a false and defamatory statement that is written and published, harming the reputation of the individual involved.


What are spoken lies called?

Spoken lies that defame another person are called slander. When the lies are in print or other media, it would be called libel. Various laws either allow defaming insults, or (conversely) allow legal action against them.


What is another word for spoken lies?

Deception or falsehoods.


Why does nobody believe a person who lies all the time?

Diminishes value of what's spoken.


What is sick bed?

sickbed is a generic term used to describe a bed in which a sick person lies.


What is the pronoun that the person spoken to?

The second person (the person spoken to) pronouns are: you, yours, your, yourself.


Is the word you third person?

Yes, "you" is second person pronoun, not third person. Third person pronouns include he, she, it, and they.


What is the punishment in Wisconsin for uttering forgery?

I'm not quite sure how you utter forgery, as the term refers to a false document intended to deceive. Slander is the term for spoken lies about someone to defame their character, and libel is the same when the defamation is written in a publication.


In a short story any pronoun that indicates a person or thing spoken of is given in the what person?

The person or thing spoken of is the third person.The first person is the person speaking.The second person is the person spoken to.


What is the meaning of the word deportment?

The meaning of the term 'deportment' is: a person's behavior or manners. A person being polite, well-dressed, and soft-spoken shows excellent deportment.


Is SPOKEN a noun or a verb?

In the sentence "He has spoken with her," "spoken" is the past participle of the verb "speak." So, in this context, "spoken" is a verb.